Chicago P.D. fans are wondering why actor LaRoyce Hawkins is leaving the show as Kevin Atwater. With the recent announcement of his departure, many are eager to know how the character will be written off.
So, here’s everything we know so far.
Why LaRoyce Hawkins’ Kevin Atwater is leaving Chicago PD?
According to a recent report by Deadline, LaRoyce Hawkins, who plays Kevin Atwater in Chicago P.D., will leave as a series regular. The outlet cites insider sources who confirm that Hawkins’ departure comes amid the show’s casting for a new series regular, “a Black cop who is an agent of chaos.”
The show has not given an official reason for the exit. However, the Chicago franchise is no stranger to major cast shake-ups throughout all seasons. Toya Turner took her leave from Chicago P.D. as Officer Kiana Cook, ahead of Season 13. Arienne Mandi stepped in as the new series regular, playing Officer Eva Imani.
Besides Hawkins, other major cast members who have recently left the NBC police procedural include Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos.
How Atwater could leave Chicago PD
LaRoyce Hawkins is expected to take his leave from Chicago P.D. a few episodes into the ongoing season. However, an exact date of his exit has not been announced. It also remains unclear how the writers of the show will choose to close off his storyline.
Meanwhile, there have been several fan theories speculating how Atwater will leave the show. According to one theory, Atwater may move to Miami to raise his baby with Tasha. Another one speculates that Atwater may find himself in a precarious situation that can force him out of the CPD.
Some bleaker theories suggest that something tragic might befall the character, including his possible death. For now, fans will have to wait and see how the writers close off Kevin Atwater’s storyline in the show.
